Recall Involving Bagged Carrots Expanded: See List Of Supermarkets, Products Recall Involving Bagged Carrots Expanded: See List Of Supermarkets, Products
Recall Involving Bagged Carrots Expanded: See List Of Supermarkets, Products An E. coli outbreak linked to bagged organic carrots has prompted an expanded recall as the number of cases grows. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 39 people across 18 states have been sickened.  The outbreak has resulted in 15 hospitalizations and one death. The recall initially began earlier this month when reports of illnesses linked to Grimmway Farms’ bagged carrots surfaced. The recall now covers multiple brands of organic whole and baby carrots distributed by Grimmway Farms. Affected brands include: 365,  Bunny Luv,  Cal-Organic, …
Storm On Track For Thanksgiving, Black Friday Could Bring Snow Storm On Track For Thanksgiving, Black Friday Could Bring Snow
Storm On Track For Thanksgiving, Black Friday Could Bring Snow A new storm system that will sweep across the nation is expected to arrive along the East Coast right around Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. The snow threat across the interior Northeast will remain a possibility later next week if the storm's core tracks far enough northward into the corridor of chilly air, according to AccuWeather. "The possibility may still remain for some to wake up to a white Thanksgiving or see snowflakes fly in areas that typically do not see snow for the late-November holiday," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tyler Roys. Wind speeds will be strong for…
Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 22 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $453M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 22 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $453M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday, Nov. 22 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $453M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, Nov. 22 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $453 million with an $208.7 million cash option. The winning numbers were 13-20-26-32-65 with a Mega Ball of 02 and a Megaplier of 2X. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $2.…
Mother, Brother Charged In Death Of Neglected Virginia Man With Cerebral Palsy: Police Mother, Brother Charged In Death Of Neglected Virginia Man With Cerebral Palsy: Police
Mother, Brother Charged In Death Of Neglected Virginia Man With Cerebral Palsy: Police A Woodbridge mother and son are facing felony homicide charges after their neglect led to the death of a 32-year-old man with cerebral palsy earlier this year, authorities announced. Katharine Mary Thompson, 69, and her son, Jonathan Lee Thompson, 31, were arrested Wednesday, Nov. 22, in connection with the death of Jeremy Hall Thompson, who was found severely neglected in their apartment in April. On April 2, emergency responders were called to the Bayvue Apartments on Fisher Ave in Woodbridge, where they discovered Jeremy unconscious on the floor, severely emaciated, and suffering from op…
Maryland Man Accused Of Using Snapchat To Lure, Assault Teen In Manassas, Police Say Maryland Man Accused Of Using Snapchat To Lure, Assault Teen In Manassas, Police Say
Maryland Man Accused Of Using Snapchat To Lure, Assault Teen In Manassas, Police Say A Maryland man is facing serious charges after allegedly using social media to solicit and sexually assault a minor in Prince William County, authorities announced. Elias Samuel Vargas Canaviri, 22, of Silver Spring, was arrested on Nov. 20 following an investigation into the reported assault of a victim under 18 in the Manassas area between Oct. 20 and Oct. 21. According to police, Vargas Canaviri sent sexually explicit messages to the victim via Snapchat before arranging an in-person meeting, where he allegedly sexually abused her during the encounter. The incident came to light after th…
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'Twin' Tale Falls Flat: Virginia Woman Busted After Disturbance, Sheriff Says 'Twin' Tale Falls Flat: Virginia Woman Busted After Disturbance, Sheriff Says
'Twin' Tale Falls Flat: Virginia Woman Busted After Disturbance, Sheriff Says A wanted woman’s attempt to evade arrest went south after claiming to be her twin sister during a disturbance in North Stafford, authorities said. Amanda Pacey, 31, of Stafford, was taken into custody on Thursday, Nov. 21 after deputies responded to a call on Shelton Shop Road around 6:03 p.m., the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies were alerted that Pacey, wanted on multiple warrants in Stafford and Prince William counties, was at a residence where she wasn’t welcome.  Authorities confirmed her outstanding warrants included a probation violation, failure to appear, …
Driver Charged For Crash In Chantilly That Left Two Dead, Two Hospitalized: Sheriff (UPDATED) Driver Charged For Crash In Chantilly That Left Two Dead, Two Hospitalized: Sheriff (UPDATED)
Driver Charged For Crash In Chantilly That Left Two Dead, Two Hospitalized: Sheriff (Updated) A late-night crash in Chantilly left two men dead and two others injured when a car collided with a tree and rolled over, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. The fatal single-vehicle accident was reported around 12:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the intersection of Loudoun County Parkway and Tall Cedars Parkway. Investigators say a 2023 Ford Mustang was traveling east when it veered off the roadway, struck a tree, and overturned. Two male passengers died at the scene, the driver, a man, and another female passenger were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of undisclosed inj…
Investigation Underway After Sexual Assault Reported At Virginia High School: Police Investigation Underway After Sexual Assault Reported At Virginia High School: Police
Investigation Underway After Sexual Assault Reported At Virginia High School: Police Authorities are investigating an alleged sexual assault reported to have occurred earlier this school year at Osbourn Park High School in Manassas, officials announced. Last week, a School Resource Officer assigned to the building, on Euclid Avenue, began an investigation after a student reported being assaulted in a bathroom near the gym on the first floor. According to the Prince William County Police Department, the student told investigators the assault occurred during the first two weeks of the 2024-2025 school year in August when an unknown person entered her stall and allegedly sexua…
Apple Issues 'Update Now' Warning To iPhone, iPad Users Apple Issues 'Update Now' Warning To iPhone, iPad Users
Apple Issues 'Update Now' Warning To iPhone, iPad Users Apple has just issued what it calls an urgent update for iPhone and iPad users that it says provides protection two critical security vulnerabilities related to exploits of user data while browsing on these devices. The download to iOS 18.1.1 fixes issues in JavaScriptCore and WebKit that could allow attackers to execute malicious code through crafted web content.  "These vulnerabilities have reportedly been exploited on Intel-based Mac systems," Apple said.  Apple says users should install the update promptly. You can do this by navigating to Settings > General >…
Former Virginia Health Official Sentenced For $4.3M Fraud Scheme, Tax Evasion: Feds Former Virginia Health Official Sentenced For $4.3M Fraud Scheme, Tax Evasion: Feds
Former Virginia Health Official Sentenced For $4.3M Fraud Scheme, Tax Evasion: Feds A man who once oversaw Virginia’s emergency response programs will spend six years in prison for misappropriating millions from the state's Department of Health, federal authorities said. A former senior official with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) was sentenced to six years in federal prison this week for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme and evading nearly $2 million in taxes, according to court records. Adam Lamar Harrell, 41, of Midlothian, used his position as Associate Director of the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) to siphon $4.3 million in public …
Manhunt Continues Over A Year After Fatal Virginia Parking Lot Shooting: Police Manhunt Continues Over A Year After Fatal Virginia Parking Lot Shooting: Police
Manhunt Continues Over A Year After Fatal Virginia Parking Lot Shooting: Police More than a year after a deadly shooting in Bailey's Crossroads, Fairfax County police are still searching for the suspect, urging the public for assistance. Fairfax County police are renewing their call for public assistance in locating Javon Antonio Reid, 34, who is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on May 2023, in Bailey's Crossroads. The incident took place around 2:19 a.m. on May 7 last year in the parking lot of Build America Plaza, located in the 3800 block of South George Mason Drive, according to police. Javon Antonio Reid Fairfax County Police Off…
Trump AG Pick Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations Trump AG Pick Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Trump AG Pick Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations Facing stiff opposition in the US Senate, embattled former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. The 42-year-old Gaetz had been the subject of an investigation by the Justice Department involving allegations of sex trafficking and sex with a minor.  "I had excellent meetings with Senators yesterday," Gaetz posted on social media early Thursday afternoon, Nov. 21. "I appreciate their thoughtful feedback - and the incredible support of so many.  "While the momentum was strong, it is clear that…
Forensic Facial Reconstruction Offers Hope In Solving 1973 Jane Doe Murder Mystery In Loudoun Forensic Facial Reconstruction Offers Hope In Solving 1973 Jane Doe Murder Mystery In Loudoun
Forensic Facial Reconstruction Offers Hope In Solving 1973 Jane Doe Murder Mystery In Loudoun For over 50 years, the identity of a young woman found murdered in Loudoun County has remained a mystery, but a newly unveiled clay facial reconstruction could be the key to finally solving the case, officials say. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) Cold Case Unit, in collaboration with forensic artist and George Mason University professor Joe Mullins, has created a lifelike bust of the victim, known only as Jane Doe.  Using a 3D-printed model of her skeletal remains, Mullins sculpted a depiction of the woman, believed to be a Black female in her late 20s to early 30s, in hopes…
Leesburg Launches Volunteer Police Program To Strengthen Safety And Community Ties Leesburg Launches Volunteer Police Program To Strengthen Safety And Community Ties
Leesburg Launches Volunteer Police Program To Strengthen Safety And Community Ties In a bold move to enhance public safety and community collaboration, the Leesburg Town Council has greenlit a new Auxiliary Police Officer (APO) Program that will recruit trained volunteers to support the town’s police department. The program, approved unanimously on Wednesday, Nov. 20, is set to bring a fresh wave of community engagement by allowing auxiliary officers to assist with public events, traffic control, and emergencies. “This program will allow community members to play an active role in supporting our department,” said Leesburg Police Chief Thea Pirnat. “We are grateful to the …
Virginia Woman Wanted For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police Virginia Woman Wanted For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police
Virginia Woman Wanted For Striking Acquaintance With Iron During Dispute: Police Police are searching for a Manassas woman accused of assaulting an acquaintance with an iron during a heated dispute earlier this week. Officers were called to investigate the incident shortly after noon on Nov. 20 after being notified by hospital staff treating the victim, a 38-year-old man, for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation revealed that the victim and Nerys Elizabeth Carcamo Estrada, 31, were involved in a verbal altercation earlier that morning at a residence in the 10100 block of Farragut Court.  That argument escalated, police say, and Estrada allegedly struck…
Nationwide Ground Beef Recall Issued Over E. Coli Contamination Risk Nationwide Ground Beef Recall Issued Over E. Coli Contamination Risk
Nationwide Ground Beef Recall Issued Over E. Coli Contamination Risk A major, nationwide recall is underway for more than 167,000 pounds of ground beef due to possible contamination with E. coli. Wolverine Packing Co., based in Detroit, issued the recall, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced late Wednesday night, Nov. 20. The affected products include fresh ground beef with a “use by” date of Nov. 14 and frozen products marked with a production date of Oct. 22. The items, bearing establishment number “EST. 2574B” inside the USDA inspection mark, were shipped to restaurants nationwide. View the full product …
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Nov. 20 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $155M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Nov. 20 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $155M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Nov. 20 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $155M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Nov. 20 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $155 million with a $71.3 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 16-30-60-62-64 with a Powerball of 25 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 mil…
Gusty Winds, Possible Snow Heading Toward Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Caution Gusty Winds, Possible Snow Heading Toward Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Caution
Gusty Winds, Possible Snow Heading Toward Maryland, Virginia, Forecasters Caution Forecasters are cautioning that some wild weather may be moving through the DMV region through the weekend as the area braces for possible snow storms in parts of the area. A "Special Weather Statement" was issued by the National Weather Service advising that wind gusts possibly approaching 50 mph may be on the way on Wednesday night, bringing with it a strong cold front and possibly a taste of winter weather in the mountains. Mild temps continue ahead of strong cold front today. The front will deliver increased rain chances & gusty winds later this evening into tonight. Upper level …
New Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus Near Virginia Park New Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus Near Virginia Park
New Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus Near Virginia Park A new alert has been issued by the Alexandria Health Department advising that a raccoon tested positive for rabies after being collected near an area park. On Friday, Nov. 15, officials say that a raccoon came into contact with several dogs in the yard of a home in Alexandria near Chambliss Park. The raccoon is dead, the dogs have been isolated, but there is an increased risk in the area, health officials are cautioning. Rabies is a viral disease that mainly infects mammals (warm-blooded animals who nurse their young) and is spread through the saliva of the infected animal, usually by a bi…
Man Stabs Stranger Inside Virginia Business Unprovoked, Police Say Man Stabs Stranger Inside Virginia Business Unprovoked, Police Say
Man Stabs Stranger Inside Virginia Business Unprovoked, Police Say A 27-year-old Alexandria man is in custody after allegedly stabbing a stranger in an unprovoked attack inside a Bailey’s Crossroads business, Fairfax County Police said. The incident happened at approximately 2:18 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the 5600 block of Leesburg Pike, where responding officers found the victim, an adult, suffering from stab wounds to his upper body. The victim was rushed to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police say the suspect, Richard Fuentes Cordova, remained at the scene and was arrested without incident, police said. According to investigators,…
Head Of Prestigious Preschool In DMV Charged With Coercion, Enticement Of Minor: Feds Head Of Prestigious Preschool In DMV Charged With Coercion, Enticement Of Minor: Feds
Head Of Prestigious Preschool In DMV Charged With Coercion, Enticement Of Minor: Feds The head of the National Child Research Center (NCRC) in Northwest DC is facing federal charges for allegedly attempting to coerce and entice a minor, according to federal authorities. James S. Carroll, 55, was arrested on Tuesday following a criminal complaint filed in US District Court in connection with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. Federal authorities allege that between Tuesday, Nov. 5 and Thursday, Nov. 14, Carroll used the Discord messaging platform to communicate with an undercover officer posing as the father of a young child.  During this time, Carroll allege…
Amazon Prime Suspect: Uniformed Driver Sparks Chain-Reaction Crash In Virginia, Flees: Sheriff Amazon Prime Suspect: Uniformed Driver Sparks Chain-Reaction Crash In Virginia, Flees: Sheriff
Amazon Prime Suspect: Uniformed Driver Sparks Chain-Reaction Crash In Virginia, Flees: Sheriff A man wearing an Amazon uniform who caused a multi-vehicle collision and fled the scene, leading to a search by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office is wanted. Eric Clark, 29, is at large following a chain-reaction crash that caused one driver to suffer minor injuries earlier this week. According to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office, on Monday, Nov. 18, at approximately 6:07 a.m. deputies responded to a crash near Centreport Parkway and Mountain View Road.  A Toyota rear-ended a Honda, which then hit a Nissan, resulting in minor injuries to the Honda driver, officials said. Wi…
Spotsylvania Woman Arrested On Child Pornography, Aggravated Sexual Battery Charges: Sheriff Spotsylvania Woman Arrested On Child Pornography, Aggravated Sexual Battery Charges: Sheriff
Spotsylvania Woman Arrested On Child Pornography, Aggravated Sexual Battery Charges: Sheriff A Spotsylvania woman is behind bars after investigators linked her to online accounts used to share and store explicit images of child sexual abuse, the sheriff's office announced. On Monday, Nov. 18, deputies from the Child Victim Unit received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding an online account involved in uploading and sharing images of child sexual abuse. NCMEC flagged the account, prompting an investigation by the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office., officials said. After reviewing the evidence, authorities obtained a search warrant f…
Drunk Driver Causes Crash In Virginia, Fibs About Fleeing Friend, Deputies Say Drunk Driver Causes Crash In Virginia, Fibs About Fleeing Friend, Deputies Say
Drunk Driver Causes Crash In Virginia, Fibs About Fleeing Friend, Deputies Say A man with an outstanding warrant was arrested after a DUI crash in Stafford County early Sunday morning, according to the sheriff's office. On Nov. 17, at approximately 3:36 a.m., deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident near Austin Park Drive and Richmond Highway that left one vehicle on its side with the driver trapped inside. Deputy C.T. Richardson assisted the driver of the overturned Chevrolet out of the vehicle and into an ambulance, according to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, while a second deputy spoke with the driver of a Honda also involved in the c…
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 19 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $420M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 19 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $420M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 19 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $420M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Nov. 19 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $420 million with a $191.7 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 05-35-50-51-59 with a Mega Ball of 08 and a Megaplier of 4X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. There ar…
Repeat Offender Escalates To Rape On W&OD Trail In Virginia, Police Say Repeat Offender Escalates To Rape On W&OD Trail In Virginia, Police Say
Repeat Offender Escalates To Rape On W&OD Trail In Virginia, Police Say A repeat offender with a history of indecent exposure incidents and other offenses in Virginia is behind bars following an alleged rape on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail on Monday, police officials say. Denis Humberto Naverrette Romero was arrested and charged with abduction with the intent to defile and rape following an incident on the trail that was reported in the afternoon of Nov. 18 between Ferndale Avenue and Grace Street in Herndon. According to longtime Herndon Police Chief Maggie DeBoard, shortly before 9 p.m. on Monday night, officers were called by a passerby who was appr…
Trump Taps Dr. Oz, Penn Alum, To Lead Medicare And Medicaid Services Trump Taps Dr. Oz, Penn Alum, To Lead Medicare And Medicaid Services
Trump Taps Dr. Oz, Penn Alum, To Lead Medicare And Medicaid Services President-elect Donald J. Trump has nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), citing the Pennsylvania-educated heart surgeon’s decades-long dedication to healthcare innovation and public advocacy. The announcement came Tuesday, Nov. 19, as Trump highlighted Oz’s qualifications and ties to the Keystone State. Dr. Oz earned both his medical degree and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine and Wharton Business School, making him an Ivy League-trained physician and business leader. Trump lauded his achievements in a statement, ca…
Smash-and-Grab: Suspects Shatter Leesburg Jewelry Store Front, Flee With Loot, Police Say Smash-and-Grab: Suspects Shatter Leesburg Jewelry Store Front, Flee With Loot, Police Say
Smash-and-Grab: Suspects Shatter Leesburg Jewelry Store Front, Flee With Loot, Police Say A high-end jewelry store in Leesburg became the target of a smash-and-grab burglary early Tuesday morning, leaving investigators searching for three suspects who shattered the store’s front window and made off with stolen goods. At approximately 1:33 a.m. on Nov. 19, police say that officers responded to White & Ivory Fine Jewelry, on Village Market Boulevard SE, for reports of a burglary.  Upon arrival, they discovered the store’s front window had been broken, and an undisclosed amount of jewelry was missing, according to the Leesburg Police Department. Surveillance footage captu…
Two Arrested In Connection To Double Shooting That Left Minors Hospitalized In VA: Police Two Arrested In Connection To Double Shooting That Left Minors Hospitalized In VA: Police
Two Arrested In Connection To Double Shooting That Left Minors Hospitalized In VA: Police Alexandria Police have arrested two Fairfax County residents in connection with the double shooting that occurred near the intersection of North Fayette and Wythe Streets in late September, authorities announced. On Tuesday, Nov. 19, authorities announced the arrests of Fitzhugh Godwin IV, 22, and Marcus Elliott, 28 following a weeks-long investigation into a shooting earlier this year.  The arrests stem from the Sept. 28 incident where two juveniles were shot while sitting in a parked car on Wythe Street. Both victims were transported to a local hospital, one in critical condition and…
Masked Thieves Steal Weapons During Early Morning Heist At Ashburn Shooting Range: Sheriff Masked Thieves Steal Weapons During Early Morning Heist At Ashburn Shooting Range: Sheriff
Masked Thieves Steal Weapons During Early Morning Heist At Ashburn Shooting Range: Sheriff In a daring early morning burglary, four masked individuals stole more than two dozen firearms from the Silver Eagle Group shooting range in Ashburn on Friday, according to the sheriff's office. At approximately 4:20 a.m. on Nov. 15, Loudoun County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a burglary alarm at the facility located at 21550 Beaumeade Circle.  Surveillance footage revealed three suspects inside the building, with a fourth acting as a lookout outside, investigators said. All four wore hoodies that obscured their identities. The suspects swiftly gathered 27 firearms before fl…